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American cinema
How Generation Alpha could save Hollywood as PG-rated films lead the way
As PG-rated films outperform other ratings at the US box office, studios are looking to cash in on a growing love of family-friendly films.
6 Apr 2026 - 7:15PM
Asian cinema: Chinese films
How Gingle Wang went from clueless novice to one of Taiwan’s top young actresses
6 Apr 2026 - 7:15AM
Asian cinema: Hong Kong film
What happened when Ann Hui adapted Eileen Chang’s classic stories?
5 Apr 2026 - 7:15PM
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TV shows and streaming video
How Netflix is seeking the next Stranger Things after failed Warner Bros bid
Missing the chance to add Warner Bros Discovery’s Harry Potter and Game of Thrones to its IP coffers, Netflix is surging ahead on its own.
4 Apr 2026 - 9:15PM
A still from Stranger Things season 5. After its failed bid for Warner Bros Discovery, Netflix is forging ahead to try and produce movies and series that live on for years, in the vein of Stranger Things, Wednesday and Bridgerton. Photo: TNS
K-drama news
Latest K-drama casting news about Park Seo-joon, Park Eun-bin and more
Park Seo-joon has signed up for Born Guilty, while Park Eun-bin is considering The Palace is Home to Dog Flowers.
4 Apr 2026 - 7:15PM
American cinema
The tough choices Mario creator Shigeru Miyamoto made for new movie
From floaty space dynamics to dropping franchise characters, Miyamoto reveals some of the decisions behind The Super Mario Galaxy Movie.
4 Apr 2026 - 5:15PM
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European cinema
Why the beloved romcom Bridget Jones’s Diary feels so dated 25 years on
The charms of Bridget Jones’s Diary are still obvious when viewed today, but its politics seem to be from a different century altogether.
3 Apr 2026 - 7:15PM
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Renée Zellweger (left) and Colin Firth in a still from Bridget Jones’s Diary (2001), which turns 25 this month. Photo: Working Title Films
Korean drama reviews
Bloodhounds season 2: K-pop star Rain joins boxing drama as the menacing villain
Rain shines as a fearsome boxer who runs a bare-knuckle fight club in the second season of the Netflix boxing drama Bloodhounds.
3 Apr 2026 - 4:43PM
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What to do in Hong Kong
5 of the best things to do in Hong Kong this weekend, April 3-5
Go on an Easter egg hunt, celebrate the traditional Thai New Year, attend a culture trend convention and more this weekend in Hong Kong.
3 Apr 2026 - 11:00AM
Asian cinema: Chinese films
Why fierce mothers and violent monsters star in Joe Hsieh’s animations
Taiwanese director Hsieh reflects on the strength of women, preferring hand-drawn animation over AI, and using violence in film.
3 Apr 2026 - 6:43AM
TV shows and streaming video
‘Like a TikTok trend’: how micro dramas leave big studios in their dust
The head of a Chinese micro drama company shares how studios behind short-form shows for phones use data to keep viewers hooked.
2 Apr 2026 - 5:15PM
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Production of drama filmed in US. Photo: COL Group International
Netflix
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XO, Kitty season 3: To All the Boys spin-off picks up after season 2 dip
Anna Cathcart’s Kitty Song Covey is back in South Korea for a chaotic parade of adolescent experimentation that improves on last season.
2 Apr 2026 - 3:00PM
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Asian cinema: Hong Kong film
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We’re Nothing at All: Herman Yau’s grim social critique lacks all subtlety
A gripping drama, We’re Nothing at All explores societal apathy through a tragic bus blast – but its heavy-handed approach may deter viewers.
1 Apr 2026 - 7:15PM
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American cinema
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The Super Mario Galaxy Movie: Nintendo sequel looks great but lacks laughs
Donald Glover, Brie Larson and Benny Safdie join the cast in this sequel to 2023’s hugely successful The Super Mario Bros Movie.
1 Apr 2026 - 3:00AM
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Asian cinema: Korean films
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Humint: dynamic Korean spy thriller from Ryoo Seung-wan on Netflix
Starring Zo In-sung, Park Jeong-min and Park Hae-joon, Humint rewards patient viewers with some of the best heroic bloodshed in recent times.
31 Mar 2026 - 11:46PM
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Zo In-sung (right) in a still from Humint, a Korean spy movie from director Ryoo Seung-wan that is now streaming on Netflix.
K-drama news
10 of the best new K-dramas to watch in April 2026
From The Scarecrow to the second season of Netflix’s Bloodhounds, here are 10 Korean dramas to watch this month.
30 Mar 2026 - 11:00AM
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TV shows and streaming video
Lisa Kudrow’s The Comeback tackles AI and ageing in a changing TV world
The third and final season of the sitcom skewers Hollywood’s obsession with algorithms while celebrating human creativity and authenticity.
29 Mar 2026 - 7:15PM
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World of performing arts
At 82, Monty Python’s Eric Idle is not slowing down
Eric Idle discusses Spamalot’s return to LA, his love for comedy and why being part of the Monty Python troupe ‘doesn’t make you brothers’.
29 Mar 2026 - 4:15PM
Eric Idle in 2022, during the filming for the Graham Norton Show at BBC Studioworks 6 Television Centre, Wood Lane, London. TNS
Asian cinema: Hong Kong film
3 Anthony Wong films from the early 90s that show his wide acting range
Before becoming stereotyped for extreme roles, Wong gave nuanced turns as a whiny gangster opposite Chow Yun-fat and as Veronica Yip’s tormentor.
29 Mar 2026 - 11:15AM
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TV shows and streaming video
What would you do to be the next James Bond? Riz Ahmed’s Bait dives deep
Riz Ahmed’s sharp comedy on Prime Video explores identity and ambition as a Pakistani-British actor risks everything for a Bond role.
27 Mar 2026 - 7:15PM
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Music
Meet Kizuna AI, the virtual YouTuber and idol selling out venues
Created in 2016, Kizuna AI is among the first modern VTubers and has more than 3 million followers on YouTube.
27 Mar 2026 - 4:10PM
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Video gaming
3 coming indie Nintendo Switch 2 games, from Blighted to Mina the Hollower
The recent Nintendo Partner Preview highlighted games from independent studios. Here are 3 coming games for its Switch 2 console.
27 Mar 2026 - 3:15PM
A screen grab from Super Meat Boy, on Nintendo Switch 2. Photo: Team Meat
What to do in Hong Kong
5 of the best things to do in Hong Kong this weekend, March 27-29
Sample bespoke cocktails, upcycle and swap fashion items, go for a scenic beach run and watch a scary and funny horror film this weekend.
27 Mar 2026 - 11:07AM
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Hong Kong celebrities and icons
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How Leslie Cheung broke all the rules to become a Hong Kong superstar
The music and cinema legend’s artistry, vulnerability and defiance in a conservative Asian society forever reshaped Hong Kong pop culture.
1 Apr 2026 - 10:17AM
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Video gaming
What makes Pokemon Pokopia a ‘cosy life simulation’
In the latest game from the popular genre, players have to rebuild the ruins of the Kanto region with the help of other friendly Pokemon.
26 Mar 2026 - 7:15PM
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